Argentina tours & travel

Football, tango and dance, Argentina’s ostentatious culture is matched only by its wild and uncontained terrain.

To hear the word Argentina conjures images of a colonial past, fervent revolutions and modern glamour. The torn history of Buenos Aires lives on in its colonial era facades – beautiful buildings of old that give this country its European flavor. Today, the attraction of Argentina’s urban life is almost impossible to resist, with engrossing football matches and cool cultural arts to get caught up in. But Argentina’s natural side is no less rivetting, with rugged towering Andes and roaring Iguazu Falls to explore.

Argentina travel highlights

Enjoy traditional dance in Buenos Aires

Argentinians are the famous inventors of tango – a dance known for its titillating and sensual style. Visit one of Buenos Aires’ many theatres for an authentic experience of Argentinian dance.

Argentina tour reviews

Shelaan David

Really enjoyed my tour of Argentina and Brasil. Highlights - spectacular Iguazu falls, the haunting Ricolletta cemetery, listening to live music on Copa beach at sunset, views from Sugarloaf mountain, the laughter of friends I made on this tour. Looking forward to my next tour.

Local culture of Argentina

Local culture of Argentina

Argentinians have a modern way of life very much like that enjoyed in Europe today. Citizens of Buenos Aires and other major cities are quite liberal and enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Like their South American neighbours, they have an open and frank manner that is also very warm and inviting. Family is very important and most people have strong relationships with immediate and extended relatives. Most people are Roman Catholic.

Geography & environment

Geography & environment

Argentina is South America’s second largest country, stretching down from the subtropical north to the southernmost tip of the continent. Neighbouring countries include Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Because of Argentina’s size and length, this country holds diverse natural environments. You can find everything here: tranquil lakes and violent falls, the tallest mountain in South America and an enormous floating glacier.

Shopping guide to Argentina

Shopping guide to Argentina

Buenos Aires has been dubbed the UNESCO city of design. Here, great designers from the region showcase their skills in high fashion. Leather products are big in Argentina and they’re also of superb quality, so you’ll have the chance to buy some goods that’ll last a lifetime. The famous shopping strips and markets of Buenos Aires are bustling with merchants trying to rope you into their stalls. Make the most out of your Argentina tour by getting your hands on locally made traditional garb, colourful clothing and original street art.

Argentina festival calendar

Argentina festival calendar

National Festival of Snow
This 10-day long festival in August is celebrated in the city of Barlioche. This beautiful festival brings out the best of the lake district with parades, competitions and wonderful crafts on display.

Carnival
Argentina’s El Carnaval del Pais is a bit like the Mardi Gras of New Orleans. Spectacular floats, scantily clad dancers with enormous feather hats and an abundance of weird and wonderful outfits.

The day of Tradition
This festival devoted to the history of the Patagonian gauchos. These South American cowboys were once heroes of the region. Today, the festival involves delicious street food, gaucho dress ups, parades and rodeos.

Food & drink in Argentina

Food & drink in Argentina

Argentinians tend to eat lunch big and dinner late. Hop into a café for a strong shot of coffee in the morning and have a snack to keep you going in the afternoon. Dinnertime rolls around as lazily as the South American lifestyle at around 9 or 10 pm when you can stuff yourself full of empanadas (stuffed pastry), locro (stew from the Andes region) and parpadilla (barbecued meats). Argentinians also have their own spin on pizza called pizza a la masa
which is a must-try according to the locals. Alcohol is enjoyed here, especially the popular and herb-infused fernet.

Argentina has good mobile phone coverage in all major centres, however service is less reliable in remote or rural areas. Ensure global roaming is activated with your provider if you wish to use your phone.

Credit cards like VISA and Mastercard are readily accepted in major cities, but they aren’t always used in small towns and rural areas. Cash is preferred in these places so be prepared to carry some with you.